Today we are standing on the edge –
where we do not know which way to go. We are on the brim of a relentless quest
– to run after money or to live life?
We are all living in a society of fast
food and big problems.
"He had a nasty
reputation as a cruel dude.
They said he was ruthless, they said he was crude.
Eager for action and hot for the game, the coming attraction, the drop of a name...
Life in the fast lane surely make you lose your mind.
Life in the fast lane, everything all the time."
-The Eagles
They said he was ruthless, they said he was crude.
Eager for action and hot for the game, the coming attraction, the drop of a name...
Life in the fast lane surely make you lose your mind.
Life in the fast lane, everything all the time."
-The Eagles
Due to the low cost and convenience,
fast food has become an unhealthy addition to the average India’s diet. The
extra-large food portions, which are loaded with salt, saturated fat and
calories, provide little nutritional value and increase the risk of developing
a variety of chronic diseases and life-threatening health issues in both adults
and children. The most common problems India is facing today are:
Obesity
Fast foods like chinjabi noodles,
momos etc are a tasty treat now and then, but when your daily diet is filled
with foods from fast food restaurants you increase your chances of becoming
overweight. Obesity can lead to a variety of chronic health conditions and illnesses.
Be it a residential area or an office
compound you are bound to encounter a fast food an in the vicinity.
Diet-related obesity is on the rise in
both children and adults; the amount of fast food we consume is partially
responsible for the weight gain of millions in this country. One fast food
meal, with its large portion size and high fat content, often contains enough
calories to satisfy the average person's daily caloric requirements. Limit your
trips to fast food restaurants to help reduce your risk of becoming obese.
Type
2 Diabetes
Apart from being genetic, a poor diet
often contributes to insulin resistance, which leads to the development of type
2 diabetes in both adults and children.
People who eat junk food are at a
greater risk becoming obese and of developing insulin resistance at an earlier
age. Type 2 diabetes contributes to other health conditions such as blindness,
stroke, kidney failure and hypertension. Lower your risk of developing type 2
diabetes by eating a healthy diet and staying active.
Cardiovascular
Disease
Considered the leading cause of death
throughout the world, cardiovascular disease is the accumulation of fat and
plaque in your arteries that can lead to heart failure, heart attack and in
some cases, death. A steady, unhealthy diet of fast foods that are filled with,
trans fats, cholesterol, fat and salt contributes greatly to the development of
cardiovascular disease. Obesity caused by the steady consumption of fast food
also raises your risk of developing heart-related issues. Avoid cardiovascular
conditions by following a healthy low-fat diet and exercising for at least 30
minutes every day.
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Hypertension
A poor diet that is filled with fast
foods that are high in sodium are one of the causes of hypertension, also known
as high blood pressure. Eating too much salt causes your body to retain water,
which will raise your blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk
of developing cardiovascular disease or of having a stroke. Cardiovascular
disease can lead to a heart attack or congestive heart failure and in the worst
cases, death. A stroke may cause brain damage, blindness, paralysis and in some
cases, death. Avoid hypertension by maintaining a healthy weight, staying
active and by following a diet that is low in salt and fat.
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A healthy diet needn’t necessarily
mean tasteless food. Today we know about plenty of ways to turn the boring dull
unhealthy food into something interesting.
You can look a few healthy yet tasty
recipes here : Oats
Spinach Masala Buttermilk and Soupy
Yummy Oats
Go ahead, don’t hold yourself from
experimenting. Love yourself and your family and ensure you do the best you can
to keep them healthy and safe.
